Average Housing Administrator salary in Guildford

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Private Sector Housing Officer for our client a government organisation in Guildford, Surrey.The successful post holder will focus upon ensuring effective and efficient investigations of Private sector Housing complaints, HMO/Caravan licensing, Providing advice to tenants/landlords and the role will involve inspecting Homes for Ukraine Sponsor properties for suitability, liaison with potential and existing hosts and Ukrainian guests and conducting initial welfare checks once placements are made.This role is a temporary contract initially for 5 months with the possibility to extend. They will be working on a hybrid basis, at 3 days in the office 2 days at home, they will be expected to carry out site inspections and will need access to their own vehicle.Background local authority experience required!Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:Undertake visits to assess property suitability under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.Investigate and enforce (where appropriate) housing standards service requests received by the department.Own HMO applications throughout the licensing process - triage HMO applications, Book & Undertake HMO inspections, through to the issuing of the final HMO licenses.Assist officers with routine Caravan Site inspections, Caravan site enforcement (including the Fit & Proper Regulations) and, where applicable the issuing/enforcement of compliance notices.Preparing legal files for court cases, where appropriate.From time to time, to undertake an initial home visit (and revisits) to families and individuals under the Homes for Ukraine scheme to risk assess and identify any welfare needs.Remain vigilant to safeguarding risks and where concerns arise use existing guidance and frameworks to take appropriate action.Participate fully in individual supervision and training that is identified.Work in accordance and alignment with all national legislation, countywide and local policies and procedures. The following policies/legislation should be understood in detail: Housing Act 2004, Caravan Site and Control of Development Act 1960, Mobile homes Act 2013, Child and adult safeguarding, risk assessment, data protection, information sharing, equalities and diversity and health and safety to inform everyday practice.Maintain accurate records and external systems and ensure administrative tasks are up to date.Personal Requirements:Background in local authority.Extensive experience in Private Sector Housing.Experience of dealing with vulnerable people.Good communication skills, excellent negotiating skills.Experience inspecting properties under the Housing Act 2004.Experience inspecting caravan sites is desirable, but not essential.Awareness of legislation around Caravan site regulation, HMO licensing and enforcement, HHSRS assessments and in addition: Safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety and information-sharing is highly desirable.Access to a vehicle and full UK clean driving licence is essential as driving is required throughout the borough and maybe outside the borough on occasions.Working Hours: 37hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday - FridayPay: £37.00 per hrPlease note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Site Manager - Voids & Planned Maintenance£50-60kGuildfordFull-Time, permanent position We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit an experienced Site Manager to deliver a Planned Maintenance and Voids refurbishment program throughout Guildford. This is a client facing role where you will be responsible for delivering refurbishment programs to tenanted properties, through effective management of your site team of Assistant Site Managers and Customer Service Officers. We are looking for candidates with proven experience of driving successful delivery through effective management, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times. Site Manager Duties: Controlling the overall direction and whilst maintaining financial control of the contractWork in partnership with the client and client representatives, to ensure that a high quality service delivery is actually providedCost control and subcontractor managementImplementing the short, mid and long term programmes for the various work streamsCarry out onsite inspections, undertake investigations, enquiries, prepare reports and offer solutions maintaining continuous improvementHand over properties on time, working to strict key performance indicatorsLiaison with the client and contract administratorsHealth and safety on the siteManagement and control of the site administration and staffScheduling and procurement of materialsChair sub-contractor progress meetingsLiaising with Design Teams, Client Representatives and ConsultantsProgramming works using MS Project You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £60K. For your chance of securing this role please apply online now!

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association who are looking to appoint two Housing Officers on permanent contracts. Both will be a full-time positions, one based in Leatherhead and the other in Guildford.  The salary for these positions is £35,249 + a car allowance of £3,715. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Housing Officer role and have a full UK Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Managing tenancies, ensuring compliance with tenancy conditions and taking enforcement action where required (including ASB, tenancy fraud and property issues)Maintaining strong, respectful relationships with residents and leading effective, inclusive resident engagement and participationCarrying out tenancy visits, inspections and audits to maintain high standards in homes and communal areasTriaging and resolving complaints and neighbour disputes, working with partner agencies and pursuing legal action when appropriateWorking collaboratively with local authorities and other agencies to support residents, manage safeguarding and address vulnerabilitiesSupporting tenancy sustainment by providing re-housing advice, income support guidance and signposting to relevant services Experience required: Understanding of legal processes for dealing with breaches of tenancyTenancy and neighbourhood managementDelivering a front-line service in a related field Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Customer focusedGood communicationGoal driven Working hours: Mon – Fri09:00 – 17:00 Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.